Hello from a new Zed owner

[Blueberry]

Hi Alan and to the forum from me too, not far away in Stafford.

Hi @Mint, thanks for the warm welcome! Not far at all Loving the hard top on yours for all-year-round motoring

 

[Blueberry]

Yes Creator 310+ for BMW's
As to seat motors here is the parts diagram from Realoem site https://www.realoem.com/bmw/en/showparts?id=CM12-EUR-12-1999-Z3-BMW-Z3_19&diagId=52_0807
Two motors under the seat one for forward/backwards and the other for up/down.
Apply 12v to the motor that's out to see if it works. If it runs put it back in and test using switch, if it fails then look at switch and wiring.
As to the rocking seat, replacement seat runner bushes can be sourced here or on ebay

Seat Runner Mechanism Replacement Bush Kit for BMW Z3 Z3M

BMW Z3 Z3M Seat Rail Track Runner Subframe Mechanism Replacement Bush Repair

x8r.co.uk

Threads on here showing how to do this job if you do a search.

Thank you again @colb Bits purchased. As soon as I have them, I'll get the bushes fixed and test the motor. I've found the threads

 

[Z Victor 1]

As you can see,my 2.8 also had the same interior as your car Alan.

 

[Ian&Sue]

Hi Alan, from North Yorkshire.

Ian & Sue.

 

[Blueberry]

As you can see,my 2.8 also had the same interior as your car Alan.View attachment 314445View attachment 314447

Lovely! Looks a little less warn than mine . The blue interior was a big thing for me; massive nostalgia. My first car was a VW Derby (Polo with a boot), with blue fabric interior, inherited from my Grandad at 17.

 

[Blueberry]

Hi Alan, from North Yorkshire.

Ian & Sue.

Thanks for the welcome, Ian and Sue Hello from the East Mids....my Dads side of the family was from Barnsley, not too far from North Yorks.

 

[hard top]

to the Forum.

 

[IslanderAdam]

Welcome from Westcoast Canada!
I'm fairly new here too. Bought my zed in June.
Not too difficult a car to start getting your hands dirty on. Lots on YouTube. Hope it all goes well for ya.

 

[Althulas]

Hi and welcome from me, as stated the Zed is a quite simple car to work on even with a basic set of tools and code reader. Auto knight on YouTube makes a good beginners approach but as stated plenty of others to view plus Zedshed section projects is worth a good read as well as the rest of the forum see you in five year that’ll be the apprenticeship sorted

 

[mark7]

Hello everyone,

I’m Alan, a proud new owner of a 2001 1.9 BMW Z3. My decision to buy the Z3 was somewhat impulsive, as I’ve been craving a more connected driving experience, unlike the somewhat detached feel of modern cars. After taking it for a test drive, I bought it on the spot. However, after getting it inspected, I discovered a few issues, including oil and coolant leaks. I'll share my full list of issues another day.

My goal is to restore this fairly unmolested Z3 to its former glory and enjoy it as a long-term project, especially during the summer and on Sundays. The plan is to address all the mechanical issues, improve the ride quality, fix the rear speakers, repair the driver’s seat motor, and eventually get the car resprayed, there are a few age related marks and a bonnet ding.

To give you an update, my Z3 is currently in the shop for a new radiator and a replacement rocker cover gasket due to significant leaks. As I’m not particularly mechanically minded, I’d appreciate your advice and recommendations.

Here’s what I’m looking for:

Z3 Specialist Mechanic: I’d love to connect with a Z3 enthusiast mechanic within about 50 miles of Derby. If you know anyone who could help take care of my Z3, I’d appreciate your recommendations.

Tonneau Cover: If anyone has a black tonneau cover for sale, I’d be interested in purchasing it.

Driver’s Seat Motor Repair: The motor that controls the height adjustment on the driver’s seat is faulty (last owner removed it, I still have it), causing the seat to rock forward when braking. I’d like to either get the motor reconditioned or replaced. Any advice on this would be great.

Thanks for reading, and I’m looking forward to connecting with you all and sharing more about my journey with this fantastic car. The analogue driving experience is a refreshing change from my newer daily driver, and I’m excited to fully enjoy it once everything is sorted.

What questions do you have for me?

Thanks,
Alan

Hi Blueberry,
Are you still looking for a tonneau cover?
I have a black tonneau cover from a 1997 R reg z3 - one of the first and one of the first in silver with the purple leather seats. Its been wrapped up and sitting in my loft since 1999 when I changed the car and forgot about it - I think I only used it a couple of times
Let me know
best
Mark